UX Writer II

Join Booking.com and Empower Everyone to Experience the World

Role Description:

At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you make. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the food you sample. Through our products, partners and people, we can empower everyone to experience the world.

We’re looking for a UX Writer to join our UX Writing and Content Design organisation in our Flights space, one of the newest, but most important areas of focus for the business with a real emphasis on customer experience. We’re a close-knit community made up of more than 70 writers, to both learn from and share your knowledge with.

You will work at the heart of our business, where our mission is to deliver the best value and easiest travel experience for our customers. You’ll have the opportunity to create and optimise products used by millions of travellers and partners around the globe across different platforms, from web to app.

In this role, you'll partner directly with highly iterative product teams, while enjoying the support, community and resources of a large, experienced UX organisation made up of nearly 200 writers, designers and researchers. You’ll report to the UX Writing Manager for your area who will support you in your growth and development.

UX Writers at Booking.com write clear and concise quality messaging that considers the end-to-end user experience. You need to be an excellent communicator and collaborator – we work in a dynamic and diverse environment where inclusivity, openness and humility are key. Almost everything you write will be translated into 44+ languages and dialects, and you’ll need to work closely with peers and stakeholders like Marketing, Brand and Legal to deliver at velocity and scale.

Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Write in a clear and concise way across online channels, platforms and end-to-end experiences to impact key business metrics
• Send copy to Language Specialists with sufficient context (conceptual and visual) for translating your ideas to local audiences
• Use qualitative and quantitative data, as well as key business metrics to measure the impact of your work and transform those insights into new iterations
• Collaborate with other UX Writers to ensure messaging is aligned across all touchpoints, in line with our craft standards and guidelines
• Work alongside Product Managers, UX Writers, Designers, Researchers, Developers and many others to develop and implement business strategy through your writing

Role Qualifications and Requirements:

• You have a minimum 3 years relevant experience in UX Writing – this includes past experience working in e-commerce or data-driven product teams
• You have a native level fluency in English
• You have a portfolio that demonstrates your UX writing experience
• You’re a passionate advocate for users, dedicated to the craft of writing and creating elegant user experiences
• You write copy that is intuitive, future proof and scalable
• You are technically savvy, with an understanding of experimentation and deriving data and insights from quantitative and qualitative research
• You have a can-do attitude and work well independently and in a team
• You’re dedicated and take ownership of your ideas to tackle challenging problems in an evolving environment
• You thrive on feedback, responding with creative thinking and iterations
• You enjoy working with people of a diverse group of backgrounds, cultures and subject areas
• You are a strong communicator with a keen eye for detail
• You are able to prioritise multiple projects and stakeholders

Benefits & Perks: Global Impact, Personal Relevance

• Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parental (22-weeks paid leave), grandparent, bereavement, and care leave
• Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, working from home furniture and ergonomic support, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)
• A beautiful sustainable HQ Campus in Amsterdam, that offers on-site meals, coffee, and snacks, multi-faith and breastfeeding rooms at the office
• Commuting allowance and bike reimbursement scheme
• Discounts & Wallet credits to spend on our products, upgrade to Booking.com Genius Level 3, and friends & family Booking.com discount vouchers
• Free access to online learning platforms, development and mentorship programs
• Global Employee Assistance Program, free Headspace membership

DEI: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Booking.com

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.

“At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just create a unique workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone.”
Paulo Pisano, Chief People Officer

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the interview process. Please contact us to request adjustments.

Career Development Opportunities

• Bi-annual performance conversations, company-wide mentoring program, and internal development opportunities
• Unlimited access to online learning platforms: Udemy, Coursera, LinkedIn learning, O'reilly

Pre-Employment Screening

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.

Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to build an environment that allows everyone to thrive.